Trainee Healthcare Support Worker

Bidvane; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7-day Healthcare Assistant Induction

Funded NVQ Level 3 in Health andSocial

Care Certificate guidance

Pay progression to Band 3 after sign‑o

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for none

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed‑

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering a six-month fixed-term training post for individuals not yet ready to work substantively as a Healthcare Support Worker. The role includes signing off clinical skills, completing the Care Certificate, and mandatory training, with on-site NVQ Level 3 training over 21 months at Cheshire College.

Pay advances to Agenda for Change Band 3 once the programme is signed off, with visa sponsorship not available for this post.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent knowledge.
• Care Certificate to be completed within 6 months of appointment.
• Experience in a clinical environment with proven competencies.

Responsibilities

• Complete and be signed off on the required clinical skills.
• Sign off and achieve the Care Certificate within the specified timeframe.
• Complete mandatory training requirements as part of the programme.
• Complete NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care delivered on site over 21 months.

Skills

Clinical skills knowledge

NHS experience

Patient independence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Care Certificate completion

Job description

A six-month fixed-term training post for people not yet able to work substantively at Band 3 as a Healthcare Support Worker, at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on signing off clinical skills, completing the Care Certificate and mandatory training, alongside an on-site NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care over 21 months with Cheshire College. Pay moves up to Band 3 once the programme is signed off. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

What the job involves

• Complete and be signed off on the required clinical skills
• Achieve the Care Certificate within 6 months of appointment, or the Trust's Practical Assessment Documentation if not already held
• Complete all mandatory training requirements
• Complete the NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Cheshire College, delivered on site over 21 months

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (e.g. NVQ Level 3) or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Completion of the Care Certificate within the specified timeframe after starting

Experience

• Experience working in a clinical environment, undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies
• Experience working in the NHS

Skills & knowledge

• In-depth understanding of the healthcare support worker role
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a healthcare support worker
• Understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence

Nice to have

• Additional clinical duties and activities defined by the area of work, under the delegation of the registered nurse

What’s offered

• 7-day Healthcare Assistant Induction
• Funded NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care with Cheshire College
• Resources and guidance to complete the Care Certificate
• Pay progression to Agenda for Change Band 3 once training is signed off
• Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
• Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria